2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS Owners Manual

The buttons onthe driver's doortakeprece‐dence.
#Tostart automatic operation:pressthebbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
#Tointerruptautomatic operation:press orpullthebbutton again.
Whenthevehicle is switched off,the side win‐dowscan continue being operated.
The function isavailablefor aroundfiveminutesor until a front door is opened.
%Vehicles with electricroller sunblinds onrear doors onthe left andright:The but‐tonsfortherear side windowsalso open andclosetheroller sunblinds (→page76).
Automaticreversing function of the side win‐dowsIf an object blocksa side windowduringtheclosing process,the side window opens againautomatically.The automaticreversing functionis only an aid and is not a substituteforyourattentiveness.
#When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethere beingreversing protectiononthe side window
Thereversing function does notreact:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
RDuringresetting
This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
#When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
#If someone becomes trapped, pressthebbuttontoopenthe side windowagain.
Convenience opening (ventilatingthevehiclebeforestarting a journey)
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
#When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
#Press and holdthe6button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is unlocked.
RThe side windowsare opened.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe seatventilation ofthe driver's seat isswitched on.
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Iftheroller sunblinds ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof are closed,theroller sunblinds areopenedfirst.
Iftheroller sunblinds oftherear doors areclosed,theroller sunblinds are openedfirst.
#Tointerruptconvenience opening:releasethe6button.
#Tocontinue convenience opening:pressand holdthe6button again.
Convenience closing (closingthevehiclefrom outside)
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment causedbyinadvertent convenience closing
Whenthe convenience closingfeature isoperating, parts ofthe body could become
trapped inthe closing area ofthe side win‐dow andthe sliding sunroof.
#Observethe completeclosing proce‐durewhen using convenience closing.
#When closing, makesurethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
#Press and holdthe7button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is locked.
RThe side windowsare closed.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is closed.
#Tointerruptconvenience closing:releasethe7button.
#Toclosetheroller sunblinds:press andholdthe7button again.
%Convenience closing can also be operatedwithKEYLESS-GO (→page67).
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Problems withthe side windows
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed andyou cannot seethe cause.
#Checktosee whether any objects are inthe window guide.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatally injured ifreversing protection is not activated
Ifyou close a side windowagain immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the side window closeswith increased or maximumforce. Thereversingfeature isthen not active.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
#Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.
#Tostopthe closing process,releasethe button or pressthe button againtoreopenthe side win‐dow.
If a side window is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Immediately afterthe window is blocked, pullthe corresponding switch again untilthe side window hasclosed, and holdthe switchfor an additional second.The side window will be closed with increasedforce.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Repeatthe previousstep.The side window is closed withoutthe automaticreversing function.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The side windowscannot be opened orclosed usingthe convenience openingfeature.
The SmartKeybattery is discharged or nearly discharged.
#Checkthe battery usingthe batterycheck lamp andreplace if necessary (→page64).
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closingthe sliding sunroof
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingthe slidingsunroof
During opening and closing, parts ofthebody couldgetcaught inthe sweep ofthesliding sunroof.
#When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe sliding sunroof is operatedbychil‐dren
Children operatingthe sliding sunroof couldgetcaught inthe moving parts, particularly ifunattended.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethekey withyou and lockthevehicle.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhile opening and closingtheroller sunblind
When opening or closing, make surethat nobody parts become trapped betweentheroller sun blind and frame orthe sliding sun‐roof.
#When opening or closing, make surethat no body parts are inthe sweep oftheroller sun blind.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic opening/closing process.The opening/closing process isstop‐ped.
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*NOTEMalfunction causedbysnow andice
Snow and ice may leadtoa malfunction ofthe sliding sunroof.
#Only openthe sliding sunroof if it is freeof snow and ice.
*NOTEDamagecausedbyprotrudingobjects
Objectsthat protrude fromthe sliding sun‐roof may damagethe sealingstrips.
#Do not allow anythingtoprotrude fromthe sliding sunroof.
Requirements:RThe sliding sunroof can be operated onlywhentheroller sunblind is open
RTheroller sunblind can be operated onlywhenthe sliding sunroof is closed
%Theterm"sliding sunroof"referstothe pan‐oramic sliding sunroof.
1Toraise
2Toopen
3Toclose/lower
UsetheWbuttontooperatethe sliding sun‐roof andthe frontroller sunblind.
#Tostart automatic operation:press/pulltheWbutton beyondthe point ofresist‐ance.
#Tointerruptautomatic operation:press/pulltheWbutton again.
Restrictions:
RAutomatic operationforraising isavailableonlywhenthe sliding sunroof is closed orraised
RDo not openthe sliding sunroof if aroofrackis installed. The sliding sunroof will closeagain automatically when it encountersresistance
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Operatingtherearroller sunblind fromthefront
#Toopen or close:press button1.
#Tostop:press button1again.
You mustfirst open or closetherearroller sun‐blind fully beforeyou can moveit intheotherdirection.
Operatingtherearroller sunblind fromtherear passenger compartment
#Toopen/close manually:push or pull but‐ton1tothe point ofresistance and hold ituntiltheroller sunblind hasreachedthedesired position.
#Toopen/close fully:push or pull button1beyondthe point ofresistance andrelease it.
Automaticreversing function ofthe slidingsunroofIfthere is an object obstructingthe sliding sun‐roof duringthe closing process,the sliding sun‐roof will open again automatically.The automaticreversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiveness.
#When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitereversing function
Thereverse function does notreact:
Rtosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
Rduringthe last 1/6 in (4 mm) of travelduring closing
Rduringresetting
Rwhenthe sliding sunroof is closed againmanually immediately after automaticreversing
This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
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#When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process will bestopped.
Automaticreversing function oftherollersunblindIfthere is an object obstructingtheroller sun‐blind duringthe closing process,theroller sun‐blind will open again automatically.The auto‐maticreversing function is only an aid and is nota substituteforyour attentiveness.
#When closingtheroller sunblind, make surethat no body parts are intherange of move‐ment.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitereversingfeature
In particular,thereversingfeature does notreacttosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fin‐gers.
This meansthatthereversingfeature cannotprevent entrapment inthese situations.
#When closingtheroller sunblind, makesurethat no body parts are intherangeof movement.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
%Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
By pushing or pullingtheWbutton,you caninterruptthe automatic functions: "Rain closing
function when driving" and "Automatic lower‐ing".
Rain closing function when drivingVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifitstartstorain,theraised sliding sunroof isautomatically lowered whilethevehicle is inmotion.
Automatic lowering functionVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifthe sliding sunroof israised attherear, it isautomatically lowered slightly at higher speeds.Atlow speeds, it israised again automatically.
&WARNINGRisk of entrapmentbyauto‐matic lowering ofthe sliding sunroof
Athigh speedstheraised sliding sunroofautomatically lowersslightly attherear.
This could trapyou orother persons.
#Make surethat nobodyreaches intothesweep ofthe sliding sunroof whilstthevehicle is in motion.
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#If somebody becomes trapped, brieflypushthe sliding sunroof buttonfor‐wards or backwards.The sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
MAGIC SKY CONTROL functionMAGIC SKYCONTROL is a function with whichyou canchangethe transparency ofthe panor‐amic sliding sunroof.You canchoosetohavethefront andrear elements ofthe panoramic slidingsunroof darkened or transparent.
&DANGERRisk offatal injury causedbytouching electrical component parts ofMAGIC SKYCONTROL
MAGIC SKYCONTROL operates using highvoltage. Iftheroof lining is damaged orremoved, electric component parts will beexposed.
Ifyoutouchthese component parts,youcouldgetan electric shock.
#Neverremovetheroof lining.
#Iftheroof lining is damaged, nevertouchthe electrical component partsbehind it.
#Always haveworkon MAGIC SKYCON‐TROL carried out at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL
Operatingthe front andrear elements fromthe front
#Press button1.Iftherear element is in a differentstate fromthe front element:the transparency ofthefront element willchange.
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